Join our exciting new creative writing course and learn a range of new skills and techniques to make your writing stand out. You'll delve into different styles and formats of prose including fiction and non-fiction, generating and developing ideas, genre, dialogue, structure, setting, narrative voice and lots more.
Led by seasoned journalist and writer Wersha Bharadwa, you’ll explore how to come up with ideas for various styles of creative writing including fiction and non-fiction pieces, personal memoir, essays, short fiction and travel writing, from a combination of teaching, reading, writing exercises, workshops and constructive feedback in a small and friendly group. Wersha will also share insider tips on her writing processes including editing and revising your work and wider industry insights.
Wersha is an author, playwright, journalist and award-nominated writer with works featured in The Guardian, The Independent, Glamour Magazine and Cosmopolitan. She has lectured in journalism and creative writing at Birmingham City University and actively champions Solihull’s inclusive, vibrant and emerging writing community.
Please note: With smaller group sizes, places are limited to 15 to ensure the best experience and early booking is advised.
Please note there will be no class on Mon 20 or Mon 27 October.
Mondays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Core, Byron Room
Term starts: Monday 15 September 2025
Term ends: Monday 1 December 2025
No session: Mon 20 October and Mon 27 Oct (Oct half-term)
Price: £150 for ten weeks
Suitable for adults (18+)
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